Korean word

경찰관

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeongchalgwan

Meaning

  • nounpolice officer

Example

밤에 경찰관이 순찰을 돌았어요.pa me kyeong chal gwa ni sun cha reul to ra sseo yo

A police officer patrolled at night.

Illustration for 경찰관 (police officer)

More examples

길에서 경찰관에게 길을 물었어요.ki re seo kyeong chal gwa ne ge ki reul mu reo sseo yo

I asked a police officer for directions on the street.

Core concept

A public official who protects public safety and responds to crime and danger.

Common phrases

  • 경찰관에게 도움을 요청하다kyeong chal gwa ne ge to u meul yo cheong ha da

    ask a police officer for help

  • 경찰관에게 길을 묻다kyeong chal gwa ne ge ki reul mut tta

    ask a police officer for directions

  • 경찰관의 신분증kyeong chal gwa nui sin bun jeung

    police officer's identification card

Similar words

경찰kyeongchal: A police officer referred to in ordinary conversation.
경찰분kyeongchalbun: A respectful form of address for a police officer.
형사hyeongsa: A police officer who investigates crimes and gathers evidence.
경비원kyeongbiwon: A paid worker who protects a building or facility and controls entry.

Definition in Korean

치안 유지와 범죄 대응을 담당하는 공무원chi an yu ji wa peom joe tae eung eul tam dang ha neun kong mu won

Word origin

The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements for policing and an official, so its structure points to an official who handles public safety.

Usage tips

  • When Korean speakers use 경찰 (gyeongchal, "police") in ordinary conversation, context often supplies the meaning of police officer, while the full form states it more specifically.

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